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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V536000·Announced 2011-11-02

General Motors Recalls 2012 Cadillac CTS for Brake Pushrod Nut Issue

General Motors is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac CTS vehicles because the brake pushrod retention nut may not be torqued correctly, potentially causing a loss of braking ability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a loss of braking ability and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured between October 21, 2011, and October 26, 2011. The recall addresses a condition where the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification.

If the nut is not torqued correctly, it could loosen and allow the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal. This could result in a loss of ability to brake and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Cadillac dealers will inspect the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut and, if necessary, torque the nut to the proper specification. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 1, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC CTS
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
674

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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